THE WORLD'S largest religious gathering Maha Kumbh Mela was captured in stunning images from the International Space Station (ISS), officials said on Monday (27). Shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit on X, the images captured on Sunday showcase the illuminated banks of the Ganga, reflecting the vibrant energy of the…
CHINESE firm DeepSeek's artificial intelligence chatbot has soared to the top of the Apple Store's download charts, stunning industry insiders and analysts with its ability to match its US competitors. The programme has shaken up the tech industry and hit US titans including Nvidia, the AI chip juggernaut that saw…
A CASE was registered against Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, former IISc Director Balaram and 16 others under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act on Monday (27). The case was registered at the Sadashiva Nagar police station based on the directions of the 71st city civil and session court (CCH).…
FILMMAKER Laxman Utekar has said the "lezim" dance scene will be removed from his upcoming movie "Chhaava", based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji, after it faced objection from politicians and history enthusiasts. The filmmaker announced his decision on Monday (27) after he discussed the issue with…
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to work towards a "trusted" partnership between India and US and advance global peace and security in their first phone conversation since the American leader's inauguration last week. Modi and Trump exchanged views on global issues, including the…
A MAN suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has died in Maharashtra's Solapur district, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune has crossed 100, health officials said on Monday. This is possibly the first death in Maharashtra suspected to have been caused by the…
INDIA'S rich cultural diversity, military prowess, economic progress and the strides it has taken in sectors, such as science and technology, were on full display at the 76th Republic-Day celebrations on Kartavya Path in Delhi on Sunday (26), in the presence of Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. President Droupadi Murmu led…
A SNOW LEOPARD in a Ladakhi dress, a 'tiger' wearing a dhoti-kurta holding a traditional instrument and a few other animals and birds representing different regions of India and its diversity feature in a special doodle by internet giant Google to mark the 76th Republic Day. The colourful artwork, which…
TILAK VARMA'S fifty of rare brilliance helped India survive a top-order meltdown against England pacers and register a two-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in Chennai on Saturday (25). Tilak (72 not out, 55b, 4x4, 5x6) cleverly used the extreme pace…
FILMMAKER SS Rajamouli has hinted at the commencement of shooting for his upcoming project, tentatively titled SSMB29. The film is said to star Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Rajamouli shared a cryptic post on social media, featuring a picture of himself holding a passport in front of a monochrome…